Ex–“Șor” Party official from Anenii Noi sentenced to 4.5 years; must repay 2.9 million lei

The vice president of the Anenii Noi territorial office of the former "Șor" Political Party was sentenced to four years and six months in prison after the court found him guilty of complicity in accepting illegal funding for the party from an organized criminal group.

Illegal Romanian document network targets Moldovans; Suceava public institutions searched

On November 25, prosecutors from the Prosecutor's Office attached to the High Court of Cassation and Justice of Romania conducted raids at 17 locations, including the offices of public institutions. This operation was part of an investigation into the illegal issuance of identity documents using fictitious addresses for foreign citizens, including individuals from the Republic of Moldova.

Illegal party financing case: searches carried out, former minister targeted

Officers of the National Investigation Inspectorate, together with police officers from the "Fulger" Special Purpose Brigade and PCCOCS prosecutors, are conducting new searches on the morning of November 25 in a criminal case targeting the illegal financing of political parties and money laundering on a particularly large scale.

Moldova launches new digital system for wills and probate files

Notaries in the Republic of Moldova are now registering inheritance and probate records in a new IT system for wills and succession files, recently launched by the Ministry of Justice.

Albița ammunition truck case: Three detained, prosecutors seek 30-day arrest

Three individuals detained in Chisinau in connection with the ammunition truck found at the Albita customs were brought before a judge on Saturday. Prosecutors are seeking their arrest for 30 days. Of the three suspects, only the director of the transport company involved in the case spoke to the press while being escorted into the courtroom. He denied any involvement and insisted that he was unaware of the cargo.

Ciochină case hearing: Court rejects defense request for new forensic examination

Nicanor Ciochină, the former mayor of Boldurești commune, attended a court hearing on Friday after receiving warnings from magistrates regarding his unexcused absences. Accompanied by two lawyers, Ciochină requested a new expert examination, asserting his innocence in the accident that resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy last year. For nearly two years, the victim's mother has been seeking justice.

Prosecutor General's Office: Hearing on the extradition of Veaceslav Platon postponed

The Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Moldova announced that the hearing on the extradition of Veaceslav Platon from the United Kingdom has been postponed to May 11-15, 2026. This decision follows a request from his defense team, according to a response provided to Moldova 1 TV.

A police officer detained for bribing

A man from Nisporeni tried to avoid a sanction and escape criminal liability, and the policeman who was supposed to "help" him ended up being detained in turn. This is an employee of the Nisporeni Police Inspectorate, caught when he was illegally receiving 4,000 lei from a resident of the city.

EU Court upholds sanctions against Maria Albot, an associate of convicted Ilan Șor

The General Court of the European Union (EU) has rejected former MEP Maria Albot's request to annul the sanctions imposed on her by the EU in 2024. These sanctions target her as a close relative of the convicted Ilan Șor. Additionally, the court dismissed her claim for compensation for the material and non-material damages she alleges to have suffered due to the sanctions.

Justice reform under strain: the Supreme Court has only eight judges. Veronica Mihailov-Moraru: ‘We need 20'

The Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ) is currently facing a significant shortage of judges, with only eight of the 20 positions filled. Presidential advisor and former Minister of Justice Veronica Mihailov-Moraru stated in an interview with IPN that it is essential to fill these vacancies in order to advance reforms in the justice sector.

Over 1 million lei embezzled: company administrator and accountant jailed

The administrator of a company in the Ștefan Vodă district and its accountant were sentenced to 11 and 10 years in prison, respectively, for crimes including embezzlement, fraud, document forgery, and the presentation of falsified evidence. The Prosecutor General's Office reports that the total damage caused exceeds 1 million lei.

Șor branch leader in Briceni faces up to seven years for spending 1.8 million lei for a criminal group

President of the Briceni territorial organization of the former "Sor" Political Party, which was declared unconstitutional in June 2023, is set to face legal proceedings for complicity in accepting illegal financing from an organized criminal group. He is accused of receiving 1.8 million lei from illicit sources and using these funds to support actions aimed at gaining power for the convicted Ilan Shor, who has fled to Moscow.